| Common Name | Mullein |
|---|---|
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus | Verbascum |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | PP17891 |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | -- |
| Flower Color | Purple, Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | New flower color on 'Jackie'-like plant, but shorter. |
| Landscape Value | Sun garden, mixed beds or borders. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 6" / 10" / 12" |
| Soil (Garden) | Excellent porosity and high mineral. |
| Water (Garden) | Average. |
| Special Uses | Deer Resistant, Low Water Usage |
| Comments | Does well in S. CA. Deer and rabbits tend to leave the Verbascum alone. This is a short lived perennial. It's normal for our production crews to cut plants back to prevent crown rot. |
Verbascum ‘Royalty’
Has short spikes of red-purple flowers. Blooms and reblooms all summer from a felted rosette of leaves. Drought tolerant. Good drainage is a must.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 8″ / 10″ / 12″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): —
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| EC | 0.75 – 1.0 |
| pH | 6.4 – 7.4 |
| Fertility Needs | 50 – 100 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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